Why ChatGPT Is Repelling Your Dream Clients—and What to Do Instead

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In this episode, you'll learn:

[5:01] Why generic AI content gets low engagement and how to spot when someone's using basic ChatGPT prompts
[9:48] The difference between surface-level messaging and identity-shifting content that actually converts
[15:50] How to identify your dream client's real emotional drivers (it goes way deeper than "wanting to feel confident")
[17:52] My personal heirloom redesign story and how to create narrative-driven marketing
[23:17] What makes Desire AI different: Personal database vs. generic GPT tools

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Creatives Rule the World

Why ChatGPT Is Repelling Your Dream Clients—and What to Do Instead

Creatives Rule the World

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published about a year ago

MP3•Episode home

In this episode, you'll learn:

[5:01] Why generic AI content gets low engagement and how to spot when someone's using basic ChatGPT prompts
[9:48] The difference between surface-level messaging and identity-shifting content that actually converts
[15:50] How to identify your dream client's real emotional drivers (it goes way deeper than "wanting to feel confident")
[17:52] My personal heirloom redesign story and how to create narrative-driven marketing
[23:17] What makes Desire AI different: Personal database vs. generic GPT tools

Here are the resources mentioned in the show:

Watch the full Desire AI demo and get early access

Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform
Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”
Share your favorite insights and inspirations

If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.

xo, Tracy Matthews

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Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram

Follow @iamtracymatthews Instagram

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Why I’m Rebranding + What to Expect on Creatives Rule the World 19:48

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